The Craftsman, Volume 5R. Francklin., 1731 - Great Britain |
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Page 113 - That in case the crown and imperial dignity of this realm shall hereafter come to any person not being a native of this kingdom of England this nation be not obliged to engage in any war for the defence of any dominions or territories which do not belong to the crown of England without the consent of Parliament.
Page 21 - I have not received, or had by myself, or any person whatsoever in trust for me, or for my use and benefit, directly or indirectly, any sum or sums of money, office, place, or employment, gift, or reward, or any promise or security for any money, office, employment, or gift, in order to give my vote at this election, and that I have not been before polled at this election.
Page 6 - For the people, having reserved to themselves the choice of their representatives, as the fence to their properties, could do it for no other end but that they might always be freely chosen, and, so chosen, freely act and advise as the necessity of the commonwealth and the public good should upon examination and mature debate be judged to require.
Page 67 - Peace are concluded and signed; that is to say, the Fortifications towards the Sea, within the Space of two Months, and those towards the Land, together with the said Banks, within three Months; on this express Condition also, that the said Fortifications, Harbour, Moles or Sluices, be never repaired again.
Page 67 - King fhall take care that all the fortifications of the city of Dunkirk be razed, that the harbour be filled up, and that the...
Page 21 - I, AB do solemnly swear, That I have not directly nor indirectly, received any sum or sums of money, office, place or employment, gratuity or reward, or any bond, bill or note, or any promise or gratuity whatsoever, either by myself, or any other person to my use, or benefit or advantage, for making any return at the present election of members to serve in parliament; and that I will return such person or persons as shall, to the best of my judgment...
Page 67 - ... the fortifications towards the sea within the space of two months, and those towards the land, together with the said banks, within three months ; on this express condition also, that the said fortifications, harbour, moles or sluices, be never repaired again.
Page 133 - And stile him a Knave, who his Country doth plunder. If the Peace be not good, it can ne'er be a Crime To wish it were better, in Prose, or in rhyme ; For Sir Philip well knows, That Innuen-does Will serve him no longer in verse, or in Prose ; Since Twelve honest men have decided the cause, And were Judges of Fact, tho
Page 6 - Thus to regulate candidates and electors, and new model the ways of election, what is it but to cut up the government by the roots, and poison the very fountain of public security?
Page 21 - ... either by myself, or any other person to my use, or benefit or advantage, for making any return at the present election of members to serve in parliament; and that I will return such person or persons as shall, to the best of my judgment, appear to me to have the majority of legal votes.